1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1965 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 186 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 855 kg more than 1965 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.

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